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No, You Don’t Need a Bootcamp or Degree to Become a Software Developer

Do you really need a bootcamp to become a software engineer? While it may seem there are only two viable paths into the world of software — bootcamp or college degree — there is another way. Full disclosure — I did complete a bootcamp style program nearly 7 years ago…

Bootcamp

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No, You Don’t Need a Bootcamp or Degree to Become a Software Developer
No, You Don’t Need a Bootcamp or Degree to Become a Software Developer
Bootcamp

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Dec 17, 2022

200 15 Minute Conversations with Software Developers from around the World — What I learned Surprised Me

Earlier this year I decided to start a business coaching software developers. One problem — I had no clue how to start a business. I tried promoting on Instagram… crickets. Paid ads on Facebook — 👎 Google Ads banned me before I could start… wtf I paid thousands for coaches…

Junior Developer

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200 15 Minute Conversations with Software Developers from around the World — What I learned…
200 15 Minute Conversations with Software Developers from around the World — What I learned…
Junior Developer

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Dec 10, 2022

3 Ways to Develop this Senior Software Developer Trait: Big Picture Thinking

Let’s explore 3 ways you can approach writing code that will increase your skill as a developer and move you closer towards senior level. As junior developers much of our work centers around thinking of ways to make a function work or a unit test to pass. You start off…

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3 Ways to Develop this Senior Software Developer Trait: Big Picture Thinking
3 Ways to Develop this Senior Software Developer Trait: Big Picture Thinking

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Dec 3, 2022

Don’t Study 500 LeetCode Problems, Do This Instead

We’re going to go through a bullet proof study plan to get you prepared for 90% of interviews that require data structures and algorithms. Besides passing interviews, the benefits of learning data structures and algorithms are: increased problem solving ability exposure to fundamental computer science concepts confidence Unfortunately, most people…

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Don’t Study 500 LeetCode Problems, Do This Instead
Don’t Study 500 LeetCode Problems, Do This Instead

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Nov 12, 2022

How to Network on LinkedIn as a Software Developer

Everyone and their mother is telling you, as a software developer, to do 2 things on LinkedIn: Learn in public Network They’re not wrong. These strategies have been proven to work when it comes to landing new roles. I “networked” my way to my current role. I also got referrals…

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How to Network on LinkedIn as a Software Developer
How to Network on LinkedIn as a Software Developer

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Oct 29, 2022

The Recursive Template for JS Developers

A few years ago I paid a lot of money for an intensive interview prep course mostly made up of senior developers preparing for FAANG interviews. …

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The Recursive Template for JS Developers
The Recursive Template for JS Developers

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Oct 22, 2022

Don’t Just Not Get Fired: Stand Out, Gain Authority and Get Promoted

Sure, you can take on the “easy” assignments, keep your head down during meetings and be rewarded with a 3% increase each year to stave off inflation and hope you aren’t cut when the economy goes through a rough period. …

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Don’t Just Not Get Fired: Stand Out, Gain Authority and Get Promoted
Don’t Just Not Get Fired: Stand Out, Gain Authority and Get Promoted

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Sep 24, 2022

Suck Less at Estimations as a Software Engineer

As a software engineer you’re going to be ultimately judged on 2 things: Did you deliver? Did you deliver on time? Your manager wants to know when they can expect the feature. Marketing wants to know when they can advertise it. …

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Suck Less at Estimations as a Software Engineer
Suck Less at Estimations as a Software Engineer

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Sep 17, 2022

3 Things Dragging Down Your Site’s Performance and What You Can Do About It

Let’s check out how to measure site performance and 3 common issues that are likely dragging down its speed and what you can do about it. As a developer you’re used to writing code. You ensure that the code works and generally looks like what’s expected. The code you wrote…

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3 Things Dragging Down Your Site’s Performance and What You Can Do About It
3 Things Dragging Down Your Site’s Performance and What You Can Do About It

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Aug 20, 2022

A 6 Step System for Creating an Incredible Side Project

You want to create a great side project. One that increases your hireability, skillset and expands your knowledge (and maybe your salary). We are going to walk through the step by step process I’ve used to create side projects that have done just that. The problem with your standard TODO…

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Brian Jenney

Brian Jenney

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full-stackish developer, late bloomer coder and power google user

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